1. Cheese and onion triangles Session: 7 extension

2. Ingredients 50g Cheddar cheese ½ small onion 100g plain flour 50g butter or margarine 2 – 3 x 15ml spoons cold water 1 egg

3. Equipment Weighing scales Chopping board Grater Knife Mixing bowl Sieve Measuring spoons Platte knife Flour dredger Rolling pin Spoon Fork 2 small bowls Pastry brush Fish slice Baking tray

4. Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C or gas mark 4.

12. 4. Roll out the pastry into a square, on a floured surface.

13. 5. Cut the square into quarters using the palette knife.

14. 6. Spoon some cheese filling in the middle of the square.

15. 7. Next, brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.

16. 8. Fold over each pasty and pinch them together all the way along.

17. 9. Brush each pasty with beaten egg.

18. 10. Transfer them onto the baking tray.

19. 11. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown.

21. Top tips Vary the types of spices and herbs used for different flavour sensations! Try adding slices of chicken and beef, perhaps with mushrooms and sweetcorn. Make up the pastry using wholemeal flour – remember to use a little more water.

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